Concept:Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its own axis, while revolution is the Earth's movement around the Sun.
Explanation:The Earth completes one rotation on its axis in about
24 hours.
This rotation causes day and night.
The Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in about
365 days, which is one year.
Revolution takes place along an elliptical orbit.
The changing seasons are caused by the Earth's revolution and the tilt of its axis.
Option C clearly states this fundamental difference: the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
Options A, B and D have these facts swapped or incorrect.
Answer:C. The earth rotates on its axis while it revolves round the sun on an elliptical orbit.